Speech #840008633

But Lithuanians have never ceased resisting their Russian oppressors. and the United States has never recognized this cynical Russian absorption of a friendly smaller nation. Today the Russians have established a military zone for 50 kilometers inland from the coast of Lithuania. in an effort to terrorize the people into compliance. and to seal off the escape of Lithuanians who will not live under dictatorship. They have deported thousands. and they have liquidated thousands. They have despoiled property owners. they have persecuted religious believers. and they have subjected the Lithuanian people to incessant propaganda and political oppression. But terror and brainwashing have thus far failed.